How do I install Cogeco Security on my devices?

If you’re subscribed to Cogeco Internet, you can install Cogeco Security on 2 devices for free. See below for details.

Installing Cogeco Security on a computer

1. Log in to My Account in a browser.
   
   • Don’t have a My Account profile yet? Register here.
2. Select Internet security from the side menu.
3. Select Manage my devices.
4. Select Add device.
   
   
   • If you’ve already used your 2 free licences, you can select a device to release its licence so that you can apply it to this one, or return to the Internet security page on My Account and select Subscribe for unlimited licences. Learn more about upgrading to CS+.
5. Select My Device and Continue.
   
   
   
6. Select Download for Mac or Download for PC to download the installer file.
7. Open the installer and follow the prompts.
8. When the installation is complete, Cogeco Security will open. Log in with your My Account username and password.
9. Select Continue if you’re setting up protection for your own device, or select Installing for a child.
   
   • If you select Installing for a child, you’ll be prompted to add a profile name and age group, and set up some Family Rules. Learn more about Family Rules settings.

Installing Cogeco Security on a mobile device

1. Open the App Store or Google Play, search for “Cogeco Security”, and proceed with the installation (see Cogeco Security on the App Store or Cogeco Security on Google Play).
2. Read and confirm the terms and policies and select Continue (iOS) or ACCEPT AND CONTINUE (Android).
   
   
   
3. Enter your My Account username and password and select Sign in.
   • Don’t have a My Account profile yet? Register here.
4. If you’ve already used your 2 free licences, you’ll be given the option to release one so that you can apply it to another device. Select Release license, choose a device and select Release. You can also upgrade to Cogeco Security+ for unlimited licences. Learn more about upgrading to CS+.
   
   
   
5. Select Continue if you’re setting up protection for your own device, or select Installing for a child.
   
   
   • If you select Installing for a child, you’ll be prompted to add a profile name and age group, and set up some Family Rules. Learn more about Family Rules settings.
6. Select Allow to receive push notifications on your device.
   • Note: On an Android device, you’ll also need to authorize the Cogeco Security app to scan your device. Next to File Access, select ALLOW, and then enable Cogeco Security from the list of apps.

Your device is now protected. For the best protection, we also recommend setting up Safe Browsing. Learn more about setting up Safe Browsing on your device.